OCR Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors ALevel History- this can also be used for other boards studying Tudor Rebellions Lesson 2: Lovell and Stafford Rebellion Comprehensive and complete lesson, fully resourced studying the Lovell and Stafford Rebellion Includes detailed notes on Causes, Aims, Nature, Events, Threat posed, Government response and Impact of the Lovell and Stafford Rebellion. Also includes the “pink sheet” we use to record the basics about all rebellions which aren’t depth studies.

Edexcel GCSE Superpower relations Key Topic 2: Cold War Crises Lesson 4 The Cuban Missile Crisis 1962 This lesson follows my lesson on the Cuban Revolution and Bay of Pigs invasion It examines the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Khrushchev’s defence of sending missiles to Cuba and Kennedy’s decision making as well as the divisive advice from the Hawks and Doves in foreign and defence policy. The consequences of Cuban Missile Crisis are also covered alongside an 8 mark write a narrative account question. Also includes a gap fill model answer to the Explain two consequences of the Bay of Pigs invasion question including an SEND version with words to use to make it easier.

Edexcel GCSE History- Superpower Relations and the Cold War Key Topic 3: The end of the Cold War Lesson 5 Gorbachev’s New Thinking and Summits to end the Cold War Detailed lesson looking at causes, policies and consequences of Gorbachev’s New Thinking in the USSR. Examines the role of Perestroika and Glasnost in bringing an end to the Cold War. Includes a colour code activity and worksheet as well as an 8 mark question with gap fill model answer (explain two consequences). Does not require textbook, includes all information/ resources you need.

Lesson looking at minor political parties in the UK and their role Includes simple essay plan to “Evaluate the view that minor parties play no significant role in UK politics” Also includes snapshots of minor parties such as SNP, Greens and Reform UK. Includes all recent election performances and a model essay for Edexcel Politics Alevel spec.

GCSE Edexcel Superpower Relations and the Cold War 1941-1991 This lesson follows my lesson on the Second Berlin Crisis and examines why the Wall was built and what the consequences were on Berlin/ Germany, USA, USSR and International Relations. Fully resourced, does not need textbooks - any reference to the textbook- has all the necessary information on the following slides/ animations pull it up but obviously you can use the textbooks if you have them- or print the info on the slides for students to do that task independently. Very detailed; enough material for Grades 9-1.

Lesson on the Red Terror, the Cheka, Political Decrees, Murder of Romanovs, War Communism and Gulags This is a source based lesson for students to do in groups. It examines the various methods Bolsheviks used to consolidate their power and control. To complement my lessons on the Civil War- this has more in depth analysis of War Communism, Propaganda, the Cheka etc as well as in depth work on murder of the Romanovs. No powerpoint- just a big A3 template, a card sort and lots of sources

Edexcel GCSE Superpower RElations in the Cold War Key Topic 3:The End of the Cold War Lesson 6 The Fall of the Soviet Union/ USSR This is my final lesson in the Cold War Topic This one covers the end of the Cold War/ fall of Soviet Union and also includes lots of exam question prep/ retrieval practice and all key words sheets/ answers for Key Topics 1 and 2. All resources included does not require textbook or any additional resources.

Edexcel Component 1 Lesson 2 Representative vs Direct Democracy Lesson on the features and benefits and drawbacks of Representative and Direct Democracy looking at the UK and referendums but also includes comparative analysis of Switzerland. Includes powerpoint and all worksheets needed for teaching an outstanding lesson. Edexcel exam board but can be used for AQA also.

This introductory lesson looks at the context of WWI and the new advances in weaponry as well as the key Battles of WWI. Very developed and detailed resources for students including video clips of documentaries about battles and key features such as the blood bank at Cambrai, the underground hospital at Arras etc. Examines the nature of Trench warfare and Attritional warfare as well as tactics such as Creeping Barrage to minimise injuries in the battles.

Powerpoint with explanation of how to answer the Edexcel GCSE Paper 1: Medicine through Time questions which can be really difficult for students so they need lots of practice and lots of examples. Includes example answers for all 3 question types.

Edexcel Anglo Saxons and Normans Topic 3: Life in Norman England Lesson 1: The Feudal System Detailed lesson on the Feudal system, importance of Tenants in Chief, Knights and Knight Service. Any references to textbook can be ignored as all info from textbook is on the slides but if you have the textbooks, you can set it as independent work instead. Includes key terms, diagrams etc.

Edexcel GCSE lesson on the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan and the consequences. This is for the Superpower relations in the Cold War unit Key Topic 3: The end of the Cold War Lesson 3 the Soviet Invasion Follows my lesson 1 on Detente and SALT and lesson 2 on SALT 2 and the failures of detente. Fully resourced and detailed- does not require any additional resources. I have included all the information students need. Includes Cold War recap starter -odd one out with explanation of answers (on the slide), causes, events and consequences of the invasion Exam question (8 marker) on the importance.

Long Term Causes of World War I This is a two-three lesson plan looking at the MAIN causes of WWI starting with tensions between the Great Powers and looking at key themes such as Weltpolitik and Imperialism, Alliances and Nationalism and Militarism and Arms/ Naval races. Also includes the Moroccan and Bosnian crises (in brief!) Includes powerpoint, worksheets and several activities- including historiography and interpretations of Germany’s role in “starting WWI.” Suitable for KS3 or as an intro to KS4 unit on International relations.

Edexcel GCSE History SUperpower Relations Paper 2 This is lesson 2 in unit of work and looks at reasons for the growth of tension between USA and USSR in 1946-48 including the Long Telegram and Novikov Telegram and the Iron Curtain speech and establishment of Soviet satellite states in E. Europe. Fully detailed resources- no need for textbooks etc. All resources included.

Edexcel GCSE lesson (can be used for any board) Detailed and complete lesson on TRuman Doctrine and Marshall Plan and the consequences including the formation of Comecon and Cominform and the division of Europe into 2 alliances. This is lesson 3 in my Cold War Unit for Key Topic 1: Origins of the Cold War. Includes all info// detail on slides, no need for textbooks or any other resource.

Edexcel GCSE lesson on the first Berlin Crisis 1948-1949 From Unit of work on Superpower Relations This is lesson 4 in my unit of work key topic 1: Origins of the Cold War Examines Causes and Consequences of the First Berlin Crisis, includes previously classified documents from the Truman library

GCSE Edexcel (can be used for any board) lesson on the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. This is my 6th lesson in the unit on the Cold War for the key topic 1: Origings of the Cold War. It follows lesson 4 (Berlin Crisis ) and lesson 5 (the Arms Race) Examines the causes, events and consequences including the impact on relations and views on USA/ USSR etc. Fully resourced does not require textbooks or any other materials.

Edexcel GCSE History Paper 2: Superpower Relations Cold War This detailed lesson includes a lot of resources specially designed for teachers who are pushed for time- I have redesigned the course and covered it in just 6-7 lessons per key topic. Lesson includes: definitions of Communism and Capitalism match up exercise Detailed timeline for the whole of topic 1 Origins of Cold war Guide to Paper 2 Super power Exam questions with modelled/ part modelled answers Information on all 3 conferences including agreements/ disagreements and analysis of impact for students. -Tehran Conference -Yalta Conference -Potsdam Conference Profiles of Big 3 and their issues/ concerns/ aims at the conferences Even though it refers to textbook- you do not need it- all info from textbook is printed on slides/ in table. So you can print slides for groups or give them it to do independently at home or do as a teacher led lesson from the front if you want to keep pacing. Exam question to test understanding

Edexcel GCSE Medicine Through Time This lesson looks at causes of/ symptoms of ill health and injuries in the trenches linked to weapons studied in lesson 1-- Battles. This source based lessons has students looking at evidence / information to find out about specific illlness/ injuries and the issues around it. Also has a match up exercise on who treated the sick? RAMC and FANYs looking at their roles on the Western front. Includes a retrieval quiz for the battles of WWI

Edexcel GCSE Medicine Through Town WWI Medicine on the Western Front Lesson looking at the developments in medicine during and throughout WWI Includes: Plastic Surgery–Harold Gillies Neurosurgery–Harvey Cushing Shell Shock- Seale Hayne Shrapnel Wounds- Carel Dakin method, debridement etc Blood Transfusions Xrays Thomas Splint Fully resourced does not require textbooks or any additional info other than the video links (supplied) and slides.